My Jewish Learning: Talmud

Narrative and Law

FEATURED ARTICLES ON THE TALMUD

Mishnah Days

The Mishnah--Judaism's first published legal work--reflects the era and emphases of its creators.

Two Talmuds

Two versions of the Talmud were created, one in Babylonia and one in the land of Israel.

Why Do Jews Study Talmud?

The Talmud is the premier text of advanced Jewish study.

The History of Talmud

How the Talmud gained its authority.

Editing the Talmud

How the sages' debates became the monumental work known as the Talmud

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Bibliography

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